adidas is hiring: Senior Designer - Apparel in Portland

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION* Create market relevant, industry leading apparel to generate a desirable and clear adidas brand image, from sell-in to sellout (consumer-facing)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* Lead the Creative development for NAM market SMUs across multiple consumer touchpoints within the following topics:o Concept creationo Material and trim selection/developmento Apparel Designo Graphic and print directiono Product execution* Lead the execution of creative brand strategies to ensure end to end creative excellence* Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfil objectives of consumer, category, concept, briefs* Drive creation of quick-turn, trend-right, and consumer relevant product to fill market or account needs* Lead a culture of collaboration, respect, and inclusion within design team and cross-functional counterparts* Drive collaboration across multiple categories and business units* Maintain awareness and understanding of target consumer/market translating key insights through a brand lens* Translate market or account need into brand-right volume-driving product* Work with seasonal color palette to create compelling color assortments that fit within the greater brand offering* Review and approve production stages of creative execution* Maximise results within given budget (FOB targets) and timeframes* Create detailed and precise 2D and 3D tech packs* Work on multiple development calendars within a season (up to 4)* Build 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process* Present and communicate concept/designs with clarity and impact, effectively selling in ideas to a variety of stakeholders including sales reps, account buyers, and brand partners/athletes.* Play an active role in account partnerships including sell-in meetings and buyer interactions* Maintain awareness of sell-through, bookings, and market feedback to identify opportunities for future product* Participate in creation of seasonal and long-term Creative Direction strategies* Identify opportunities of improvement and change, and initiate own proposals/projectsKEY RELATIONSHIPS* Design Director, Senior Director CCP* Apparel Designers/Assistant Designers, Footwear Designers* Product Marketing* Development/Pattern/ Materials* Global Creation Center counterpartsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* Advanced knowledge of end-to-end apparel creation process from initial sketch to garment production* Advanced level execution in Adobe Illustrator and CLO 3D (or similar 3D software) required* Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools required* Advanced presentation skills with a strong ability to create impactful visuals and engage others through storytelling, insight, and passion for the product* Strong understanding of wholesale environment including retail floor space (i.e. table programs vs wall assortments), account distribution, etc.* Fluent in English (spoken and written)* IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookREQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Undergraduate level Design education or combination thereof* Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development of communication tools* At least 6-8 years' experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design on managerial level* Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution, pre-press processes)* Passion for adidas and its mission* Passion for sports, culture, design